Mortimer J. Adler

Mortimer J. Adler was an influential American philosopher, educator, and author known for his advocacy of classics-based education and his role in the Great Books Program. He served as the chairman of the Board of Editors for Encyclopædia Britannica and authored best-selling works such as 'How to Read a Book' and 'Six Great Ideas'. Adler's legacy includes promoting the study of classic literature through community discussion groups and shaping undergraduate curriculum reform.